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because they are denied tue opportun-
lily to do so, but that they have neither
the desire nor capacity to put forth the
requisite effort. They do no positive
evil. 1t is rather of the negative sort
which comes from the lack of any in
fluence for good. You and l know such
people-for their number is not small
and we think their only use is to fill up
the "chinks" in society.
Yes, there are commonplace men
and women, but Let us be careful how
we give the world Specification it
should not possess. The use of all the
opportunities which lie in the pathway.
devotion to home and the loved ones,
the sacrifice of self to some duty that
seems imperative, do not make ''com-
monplace" character in the real sense
of the word. even though it all be done
so quietly that only God and the angels
know how much strength has been used
in the doing. The heart of women may
thrill with gladness because the posi-
bilities for their sex have been SO won
derfully multiplied, making so many
crooked paths straight but it is we'll to
remember, in the midst of their exulta-
ton, that the pure womanly virtues are
still as potent for good and rs worthy
If sincere admiration, as in the days
when the doors were shut against any
advance into the paths that had, for
centuries. been only trodden by their
brothers. Miss Barton, in Toledo
Blade.
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Dame Dignity.

a stately ana faSnl0naDle ualne,
picture of luxurious elegance III her
sumptuous furs and rustling silk and
beads, alighted from her carriage at an
uptown store on Saturday and passed
through the swinging glass doors at the
busiest moment of the day. The place
was ablaze with color and light and
thronged with fair bargainers and their
happy children, who laughed and chat
tered and jostled against one another
in holiday glec. The newcomer, who
was apparently short sighted and UNI
familiar with the store, adjusted her
heavy gold eyeglasses and looked
around for guide But the foor-walk-
ers were all occupied, and after mo-
ment's indecsion she started to make
her way along to tie other end of the
store, with the dignifed step and the
supercilious glance of a sultana.
The crowd interfered with her pro
gross, however, and paid small heed to
her dignity; and she had been run into
three or four times and had just moved
aside TO avoid u young lady whose
brght-eyed baby-girl showed q frantic
cagerness TO snatch at the gold eye
glasses, when she found herself almost
in collision with another grand dame. in
silks and sables like herself, apparently
making for the door.
With courteous promptness the sui
tana drew TO the right, saying 81 beg
your pardon" intending to let the
other pass But rs often happens IN
such cases, the lady.encountcred show
ed an embarrassing peryersity and a
lameniable ignorance of the rule of
the road. and, instead of coming for
ward moved to the right also. The
sullana moved back again, a little test
liz perhaps, wheroupon back bobbed the
other. AT this number one bridled and
lifted her chin stiilly and ogled number
two through her eyeglasses with a
frlgid glare that said more than words.
~ ulliDti lNO ~ oiCb iOthAhtA VIZ fie@AN
through Eyeglasses of her own.
Thcn With faint frgh IN her harghty
face that in brute man would indicate
rising wrath but in sultana signifies
merely justiiable impatience at anoth.
er's stupidity. she exclaimed:
well. madam. it's either you or !"
The bystanders had already begun to
litter when the floor-walkcr opportun-
ely came up with shipper and smirk,
and | took in the situation at a glance
mo outlet there, lady" he said, in
his most unctuous tones but with per-
ceptiblc twinkle in his eye. This way
to the pocket-book counter"
The litter of the spectators became a
laugh, in which the baby-girl joined
with her mamma. and then for the first
time the sultana saw that she had been
avo iding her own reflection and trying
to walk into tail mirror standing
against the wall.-N' Y. Tribune.
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"Scarpology."

An ingeniofs doctor, named Care,
living in Basle. Switzerland. has acquired
much notoriety by collecting old boots
aud shoes to study human character
from the way in which they have been
worn. Carlyle showed the philosophy
that could be extractedfrom old clothes.
but DIR. Garre confaes himself to old
boots. He calls his discovery 'Scarpol-
oey," word hitherto unknown to lex
icographers. He furnishes an alphabet
illustrating the characters Of the wear
ers Of the boots or shoes. Boots where
Of the outside edges and toe-caps are
worn away prove the wesrer capable Of
murder. Girls who wear -four shoe
On nix" foot should b avoided BY
mstrInonially inclined young men as .
plague -Nsu Yort Rsr<
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Notice Of Dissolution

The partnership heretofore existing be-
tween L. l.. Foster and @. +. Gilbert, under
the firm name Of Foster & Gilbert, has thi
day been dissolved by mutual consent, Mr..
Foster retiring. Mr.. Q. Il. Gilbert will
continue the publication Of the HERALl
and settle all outstanding business Of thu
firm. LII. FOSTER, 81
G. Z. GILBERT.
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Whlle keeping iaSJ nOiu OF tne uoor
that shuts in their youthful hopes and
aspirations all unfulflled. and all clam
oring for satisfaction, holding them
back with unrelentng hand, though
seeing the years sllpp ng away forever
into the past-than. many of those re-
nowned in sony aud story. II often
takes more courage TO live true to the
homely duties Of everyday existence,
than to do some dar ng deed that Will
thrill the world with its telling. The
tale of Grace Darling's heroism viii sci
our pulses to throbbng and send the
blood surging through the veins. while.
thin a stones throw it may be. is one,
who faces. without flinching, da ly.
trials, beside VIII CHI the surgIng waters
would be heaven, and we do not dream
that their experiences are other than
commonplace. II is well. perhaps, that
we can not see into the deeps Of their
sorrows. unless the power to aid were
placed in our hands.
Women there are, and men too. who
are essentially commonplace. To them
life means nothing more than 70 eat
drink and sleep Selfish in their pur-
poses. and no thoughts no hopes, no
aspirations that would lift them an
inch. above the common level. they 60
along from day 70 day and are interest
ing onl, 70 those Of The same Tx. They
do not grow mentally and morally. not
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-10
A Spat in the House.

During the morning hour yesterday the
House resumed the consideration of the bill
changing The mode OF compensation 10
United Siates district attorneys, ularshals
and commissioner. Mr. Rogers, of Arkan-
sas. opposed the bill. and vaguely iDsnua-
ted that. in respect 10 this Bill, the EiggeT
in the WOOD rje'' was certain officer in
certain dists, f Virginia.
Mr.. Gibso;. Yas quickly oa his feet with
the remark tuai the gentleman froE, Arllan-
sas evidently referred 10 brother OF his ir.
Gibson), district atoruey in Virginia.
There conld hs no other construction placed
upon the Language used than tina; OF a per-
sonal imputation upon the motives. charao-
ter ard honesty or the maD who had report
ed the bill. he did Sol mean eiher here
CT elsewhere 10 submit tameiy 10 such an
arrogant and irlpudeht siateGsSiI He
vas confident .aa. The House S9n'G 10.
attribute any false OF improper moiiqen
TO the committee whici reported the bill such as
the gentleman in;imatei, but he wished 10 say on
this floor that in saving that single eature OF
the bill was framed on account of his Mr.. (iih
sons brother being district attorney in Viz.
ginia, the gentleman sianGered him fouily and
falsely IN the hall where he knc@ ii could not be
resentad
Mr. Rogers said it wonld he tins cuough to
make use Of such language rs "falschoOd" and
''slander "hcn he had made somo direct statement,
He had said sShat he had when provoked TO 1t by
the gentleman. The gentleman had dragged his
brother in here. The bill would show how well
that brother had been taken care OF.
Mr.. Gibson rose tc make a statement
Mr. Rogers-"l lemind the gentleman that his
term sill econ expire, and lie ha5 not yet learned
that he cannot interrupt without permission
Mr. Gibson-I have learned though to be
manly
Mr.. Rogers; continuing, pointed out that while
Mr.. Gibsons brother earned $4,400, and was
given $1,000 by the bill. the attorney in his dis
trict, whc earned $1,000, was cut down to 81 900.
Pending action tic morning hoCr eypircd
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Thc Ghost Again Appears.

Correspondence Of the Richmond State.
LEXINGTON, Va, Feb. 6-The ghost had
ceased to appear until last night, when it
again showed itself quite as much hsurround
ed by mystery rs on the preceding occa-
sions. At o'clock Or the night Of Febru-
ary 5th the ghost was seen by The sentinel
to emerge from the State Library, pass along
the first stoop and into class room No. 8.
The "ollicer OF the dayn and lieutenant of
the guard were promptly informed. They
forthwith proceeded TO Jackson's old class
room, where the ghost had been seen 10 en-
ter. They could see it by the faint light I'D
ntted through The windows, seated upon
the rostrum with book and hat lying on the
table iu front Of it, Its attitude was that Of
o professor listening to recitation. In o
few minutes the figure proceeded to the
black. board, where it went through thcma-
npu7re Of writing notes on lecture. then
it took from the trough e long pointer in its
right hand. faced towards the seats usually
occupied by The class. ard then went through
Il series of gestures es though delivering
lecture, at intervals placing the pointer on
the board rs though to explain something
written upon it, After having witnessed
the performance for few minutes the 'of-
ficer Of the day" and sentinel of the guard
entered the room, but no sooner bad thsy
crossed The threshold than it vanished The
gas was lighted, and the board thoroughly
examined bat no traces of writing could be
found upon it. Thorough investigations are
being made, ard l will advise you immed-
ately if there are any other discoveries.
The cadets are trying TO keep the matter
quiet until an explanation is given.
IANIES C Hilton
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FOR SALE AND RENT.


CoR SALE, FOR SALE:
At public auctiou on TUESDAY. February 10,
1887, the Two VAiUABl WAREHOUSES on
Union street fevT doors from King Nos II and
13 18th 'airoa' s,'e ai! 2ri d wster
front on ! o'htr Terms: nuo-ihir ca: and
the residue il oir snd :so yc'4.. witl interest
secured or property. or ~ cash
tanl5 4 HERBERT.
N. FOR H!.sr-A tOMFuETABLa AND
ba:: COZ VFNiiiNT NEW H0Ii-E an Patrick
street nea: King. sever r,oa.a. p :.;:y bath
room, hot ~! ccld water, ga, sc apply TO D..
n. RUST corner Prince and :; ssli;agton streets.
nov:l4 tf
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..FraiIty, tiny Name is Woman
Hamlet.
That she is frail, often in body.
lis true, It's true tis pity,
Aud pity. tis, 'tis true
Dr.. Pierce's s'FaYorita Prescription" is the
best restorative tonic for physical frailty in
women, or female weaknesses or derange-
ments By druggists. Price reduced to 81
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HvR. T. Lncag. Anctioncer.

DY VIRTUE OFA DECREE OF The Corporation
- Court of the city Of Alexandria. Virginia,
rendered at its January term, 1887 in the chan
Gerry cause OF Simon NJ. Lee ct ais, ys Wm. H..
Smith, Sergeant administrator ct al the under
will sell on SATURDAY, the 18th day of Feb,
ruary, 1857. at u o'clock II, in front Of the
market building, on Royal street, the said city
of Alexandria, Va, By public auction the follow
4 TENEMENT AND LOT OF GROUND
in the city of Alexandria, situated on the north
side of Gibbon street. between Alfred aud Colum-
bus streets, having front of twenty feet. more
or less, on Gibben street, and lunniLg north one
hundred feet more or less to four feet alley.
Terms: One-third cash, ana the residue in two
equal iDstaments, payable six and twelve months
from date OF SALE the purchaser to give his notes
terest at six per centum per annum from the day
of sale and the title to be retained until the whole
of the said purchase money is paid. All convey
ancing at the cost of the purchaser.
K BEMPEI,
Special Commissioner.
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City Of Alexandria, to ,cif
i, John S. Beach, Clerk of the Corporation Court
of said city, do certify that the bond with ap-
proved security as required by law, has been duly
executed by K Ecmper, special commissioner in
the above cause. JOHN S. BEACB,
jan26-ts Clerh.
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Es e. 0ARLIN = SONS,
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THE CoMET.-Tbe Southern comet ought
to become visible in this latitude within
very few days. Taking as basis the ele-
ments of the great comet Of 1880, with which
this one appears to be strongly identified,
both as to physical appearances and heha
vior. Mr.. Chandler, Of the Harvard Observ
atory, Gnds periheion TO nave occurred
about the middle Of January. The comet
has, therefore, passed around the sun, and
is now or lis retreat cut into space. at
present il is about 100000000 miles from
the sun, and about 70 100000 from the earth,
and is recedi0g from both. lis brightness
is. therefore, diminishing, and is BOW only
about cne.Gf.h or SO Of what it was about
two weeks ago. Still, as it wGs spoken Of
as being of the first magnitude in the South
ern hemisphere, it will no doubt be visible
to the naked eye here, aud should be look
ed for somewhat low down in the southwest
directly after twilight. AT Melbourne, Aus
tralia, the tail extended upwards from the
horizon about thirty degrees, while the nu'
cleus was below the horizon aud invisible.
There is some uncertainty as yet IN regard
to the exact orbit of the comet. owing to its
close perihelon distance and the difficulty
in obtaining exact observations; but unless
some very material error exists in the OBJ
servatione, the comet should become Wis.
ible shortly in the southwest after sunset,
and will set later every night. About the
last of February it will not set until about
1880 p. m. Probably after the weather
clears up the comet may be visible.
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Tl,c White River Wreck.

4 most careful revision, the accuracy OF
which is iuaispn;abe, shows the following
estimate Of the number Of persons on the
wrecked train at White River aud now &C.
counted for up to 10 g. m. yesterday, which
makes the number OF killed tbirty-lwo.
There were broaght TO Windsor on the
Connecticut River road, so; to White River
Junction, on the Boston and Lowell road.
81; taken on at White River Junction, s;
tranmen, u. Total on train, So; accounted
for as follows: Injured, per surgeons official
list, So: dead bodies recovered TO Sunday
Surgeons count, p; found Sunday. 5;
known to have gone north on trains, u;
known to have returned home, .. Total,
S5. These figures may be changed by the
probable presence Of children without tick
cts on The train, who have not yet been
heard from. i twelve.inch fragment ofrail
picked up at the scene Of the Central Yer
mont accident shows that the rail from
which It was broken must have
been very defective. It was steel.
plated, OF ST. Adams make, and weighed
fifty six pounds 10 the yard. The ends are
broken and Jagged, and ior space of about
two inches on the ends Of one side of the
tread the steel is broken Of, while q crack,
which extends nearly the length Of the
piece, shows that the steel was not thorough
y rolled on or welded 10 the iron. Where
the steel was broken from the iron the sur
face is left as even as if cut with knife.
Across the top, or tread, Of the rail, at the
end Of one OF the breaks mentioned, is an
indeutation. or abrasion, as If made by &
wheel leaving the rail. The tread OF the
rail is about two inones wide. The railroad
commissioners have decided not to take any
further testimony in their investigation Of
the recent disaster, st least lor the present.
They visited lhe scene OF the accident yes
yerdsv .oorning, and made close examina.
ton of the track, seepers, etc. II was dig.
covered that the exact point where the frst
rail broke was in the middle Of vide lie,
and rot between ties.
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WAR News III EUR0PB.-The Bert5ner
Nachricltea says it has authentic infOTma-
ton that Gen. Boulanger, the French min
ister of war, is preparing for a movement of
troops to the eastern frontier. Four battel.
ions of infantry are to so to Verdun and
Toul, and quarters are being prepared to
receive them. 4 brigade of cavalry will
also 90 to Verdur, aud provision trains to
Toul. Four battalions in Algiers have been
ordered to France. Gen. Boulanger has in
struc!ed the military railway committee to
remain in permanent session. The Mach.
richtea says: "Paris advices state that, ow-
ing to urgent representations by his COL
leagues, Gen. BouaDger has postponed issu-
ing the orders for these movements until
the 21st inst.
German agents are busily employed pur-
chasing horses in Yorkshire, England.
The German Official Gazette publishes an
imperial order confirming the arrangements
made for military transportation in time Of
war. which received the approval OF the
Bunderstrath on Jan. Is. The Bourse was
inactive yesterday, and prices closed lower.
The French vote of credit repressed buying.
international securities are down to S per
cent. Herr Bleichroder says that the Paris
EUenement'S account OF an interview with
him was inaccurate.
The North GermdR Gazette, without COM
ment, quotes prominently the statement o.
the Berliner Naclrichten that General Won
Moltke declared to deputatiol Of electors
that the political situation was most serious
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Another Life SaYed.

About two years age prominent citizen
of Chicago was told by his physicians that
he must die. They said his system vas so
debiitated that there was nothing left to
build on. he made up his mind to try q
"Dew departure" He got some Of DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery" aud
took 1t according to directions. He began
to improve at once He kept up the treat
ment for some months, and is to day we'll
man. Ee says the Discovery" saved his
LIE.
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A T FRENcH's, 93 AND % KING STREET.

NEW PATENT "A1OISTENER,"
for sealing envelopes, putting on stamps or mois
tening the fingers in counting money. Always
ready for use. SOC.
Now receiving all the new styles in Stationery,
and Visiting Cards newest designs and finest
goods
VALENTINES in any quantity by tho dozen or
gross; all styles and prices
PIANO AND ORGAN TUNING AND RE-
PAIRING-I have arranged with Professor f. a.
Urso for many years the Tuner for the CHECKER
ings to attend to this branch OF the business in
this city All orders left ct the store will receive
prompt attention.
feb5 GEO. i. FRENCH.
lust RECEIVED by S. S. Nessmoro from Liv-
q erpool, Eng, TO Baltimore. 10 crates STAND
ARD C. C.. and u crates HENRY BURGESS
first-class article in either Of these wares you
should not fail to give us call. We do not sell
SECONDS" Second quality and thirds third
quality at retail. We guarantee every piece
of ware from our house to be the best OF Its KIND
feb1 E. J. MILLER, SON &c co.
OUR STOCK OF CUT-GLAss GoBLETs,
" Wines and Tumblcrs is very complete Just
now besides full assortment of Colored Glass
Ware. We have some very handsome Lemonade,
Punch and Water Sets, and we invite you to call
dec13 L. ]. MILLER SON & co.
DREECH AND MUZZLE.LoADING SHOT
ID GUNS. the largest and best assortment VIC
have ever had and at lower prices; also Paper
Shells of all grades Wads, Caps, Belts aud Canvas
Coats 1t will pay purchasers to call and see u.s.
JAS. Z. CARLIN & SONS,
oct2S Alexandria, Va.
= XEs! AXES! AXES Light Horse Harry,
Il and "Red Warrior Chopping Axes. Over
100 dozen of these celebrated goods in store AL
~. ;.rL4 che Wholesale and
retail. JAS. T. CARLIN CONS,
sep4 Alexandria, Va.
DAINT YOUR BUGGY FOR ONE DOLLAR.
Another supply of CROWN CARRIAGE GLOSS
PAINT; ready for use; only one coat necessary.
For sale by
sep6 W. h. CREIGHTON g CO.
lust FROM THE FACToRY-1O dozen of the
y IMPROVED PATENT-STAY ABS. SHIFTS,
the best goods ever offered in Alexandria for the
price VIII outwear any ST. Shirt
ie2 AMOS B. SLAYMAKER'S.
lust FROM THE FACTORY-A nice assort-
eJ ment of LADIES ALL-LEATHER SATCH-
ELS; also GENTS POCKETBOOKS, made of
-'tIi dec2i AMOS B. sLAYMAKER's.
pARB FENCE WIRE has dropped again il
= price and those in want viii do well to buy
now, as when spring opens it will advance Large
''C oct2s JAS. T. CABIN & SONS.
DIE BEANS
1 b CURE MALARIA
Just received and for sale By
oct19 W. Z. CREIGHTON & co.
DRoWNE'S FLEXIBLE WEATHER STRIPS
/ d cheapest and best; any one can apply them
For sale by JAS F. CARLIN 6 SONS.
nov19 Alexandria, Va
WHITE NEW ORLEANS SUGAR
w cents.
For sale only by
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FANCY GOODS:
QUAKER CITY SHIRTS.
PRICE Sl.lO.

Every year ur -a'e, iucreis4 Oh this most pop
Glar s.ticle ct wear, 81 much 80 that the mannfac-
turers have notified us that in future our esfab-
ltshment Shall !,r headquarters in this section for
the sale of their goods. This We think is fstter-
ing tc say the least, aud We shall make strenuous
efforts to further increasc the sales for 1887.
Suppose wo mention few points and rest the
case =:
The cut and ft is perfect, material the best,
made with Jacobs pafent sleeve aud back attach
ment.
Impossible TO tear or rip
Solid Linen neck and wristbands snd bosom
backed with Butcher linen-far superior to cotton
hacking.
Worn by majority of the gentlemen OF this
city, aud sold by us in nearly every city, town
and village in this State.
We invite the gentlemen in the minority to
call and inspect their linen bosom friend.
Sizes II to 17la.
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r. q L-i. I I-.l,
Special Commissioner.